The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 31,100

€ 36,100

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200 Compressor.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
57.3
72
79.9
56.9
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110
190.7
108.7
180.6
190.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.82 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.950

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
122 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
519 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
519 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Environmental Impact
123.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
149.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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